Explanation – Nilakkanavu is a Mohiniyattam dance performance based on the world’s first science fiction novel, “Somnium,” written by 17th century German scientist Johannes Kepler. The novel is about a man who travels to the moon, and the dance performance is a beautiful interpretation of this fantastical journey. This dance performance will be performed at the Samanwayam 2023 national dance-music festival in Palakkad, Kerala. The performance will also pay tribute to the scientists who worked hard to make India’s Chandrayaan Mission a success.

Source: Forum IAS